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"Participation observation, as it has been described in the preceding chapter, is a very complex tactical blend of a number of data-collection techniques. The overall structure of a participant observation study is almost undefinable, with research design, data collection, data analysis, and write-up activities all proceeding more or less simultaneously. As a consequence of this lack of standardized procedure, many scientists remain unconvinced of the quality of the data and of the empirical conclusions arrived at."

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